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A rare case of a man’s move resulting in a woman getting a 100k pay bump

One Nation now has official party status, which will see leader Pauline Hanson getting a massive $100,000 pay increase.

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From risk to power: How young women are transforming online spaces

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Dame Judi Dench still recites Shakespeare despite worsening eyesight and memory

Cost of delivering regional domestic violence services 9 times more than major cities

Husk Distillery’s Harriet Messenger is doing things differently and it’s working

The outrage over Anika Wells says more about us than it does about her

Two marathon organisers arrested in Iran after women run without hijabs

Ashton Hurn elected new leader of South Australian Liberal Party

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‘We are waiting to be included’: Afghan women deserve more than the world’s silence

The decisions shaping Afghan women’s lives are still being made without Afghan women present, writes Lena Nabizada.

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Huge women-led protests in Brazil call for end to femicide

Tens of thousands of people have marched in the streets across Brazil to protest against femicide and gender-based violence.

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When our courts and media protect the powerful, women pay a devastating price

Our courts tell women that when we seek justice, we should be prepared to fight not only the men who harmed us but the systems that protect them.

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Husk Distillery’s Harriet Messenger is doing things differently and it’s working

Harriet Messenger is the co-founder and Director of Husk Distillery, a now-iconic Northern Rivers destination attracting thousands each week.

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The outrage over Anika Wells says more about us than it does about her

We can have a conversation about guidelines and scrutiny without pretending that Anika Wells has broken rules she hasn’t.

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Two marathon organisers arrested in Iran after women run without hijabs

Two organisers of a marathon have been arrested by Iranian authorities over images showing women not wearing hijabs in the race.

Ashton Hurn elected new leader of South Australian Liberal Party

VicHealth axing is a blow to equity, women’s sport and prevention measures

Ban social media but drop ‘mandatory guardrails’ on AI? What about the kids

Ireland, Spain, Netherlands, Slovenia to boycott Eurovision as Israel cleared to participate

Vatican determines women shouldn’t be ordained as Catholic deacons

Women’s voices at the G20: action urged on economic empowerment, care work, health, climate justice and forced labour

Divorce rate drops to lowest in 50 years but it’s not all good news — especially for women

‘I had no symptoms’: Why early breast cancer detection is vital for survival

Meta begins removing under-16s as Australia’s world-first social media ban kicks in

In a time of political cynicism, Natalie Hutchins leaves the kind of legacy we rarely see

Global experts call for mandatory strength warm-ups to protect female athletes

Chanel Contos spearheads campaign for ‘opt-in’ social media algorithms

Burnout ranked top concern for women in business: Ruth Limkin shares a guide to mitigate it

Forget hot flushes: the real midlife crisis is the cost of caring

‘Feel like I can breathe again’: Brittany Higgins responds to Lehrmann’s failed appeal

Sabrina Carpenter slams White House for using her song in ‘evil and disgusting’ ICE raid video

Amazon contractor unfairly fired pregnant worker, Fair Work Commission rules

‘Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not there’: Why disability inclusion must recognise diversity

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Husk Distillery’s Harriet Messenger is doing things differently and it’s working

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Burnout ranked top concern for women in business: Ruth Limkin shares a guide to mitigate it

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Australia’s gender pay gap narrows slightly with women earning $28,000 less than men

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A rare case of a man’s move resulting in a woman getting a 100k pay bump

Latest news

From risk to power: How young women are transforming online spaces

Australia’s not-for-profit sector is struggling. Here’s why new funding models provide a beacon of hope

Dame Judi Dench still recites Shakespeare despite worsening eyesight and memory

Cost of delivering regional domestic violence services 9 times more than major cities

Husk Distillery’s Harriet Messenger is doing things differently and it’s working

The outrage over Anika Wells says more about us than it does about her

Two marathon organisers arrested in Iran after women run without hijabs

Ashton Hurn elected new leader of South Australian Liberal Party

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

‘We are waiting to be included’: Afghan women deserve more than the world’s silence

Huge women-led protests in Brazil call for end to femicide

When our courts and media protect the powerful, women pay a devastating price

Husk Distillery’s Harriet Messenger is doing things differently and it’s working

The outrage over Anika Wells says more about us than it does about her

Two marathon organisers arrested in Iran after women run without hijabs

Ashton Hurn elected new leader of South Australian Liberal Party

VicHealth axing is a blow to equity, women’s sport and prevention measures

Ban social media but drop ‘mandatory guardrails’ on AI? What about the kids

Ireland, Spain, Netherlands, Slovenia to boycott Eurovision as Israel cleared to participate

Vatican determines women shouldn’t be ordained as Catholic deacons

Women’s voices at the G20: action urged on economic empowerment, care work, health, climate justice and forced labour

Divorce rate drops to lowest in 50 years but it’s not all good news — especially for women

‘I had no symptoms’: Why early breast cancer detection is vital for survival

Meta begins removing under-16s as Australia’s world-first social media ban kicks in

In a time of political cynicism, Natalie Hutchins leaves the kind of legacy we rarely see

Global experts call for mandatory strength warm-ups to protect female athletes

Chanel Contos spearheads campaign for ‘opt-in’ social media algorithms

Burnout ranked top concern for women in business: Ruth Limkin shares a guide to mitigate it

Forget hot flushes: the real midlife crisis is the cost of caring

‘Feel like I can breathe again’: Brittany Higgins responds to Lehrmann’s failed appeal

Sabrina Carpenter slams White House for using her song in ‘evil and disgusting’ ICE raid video

Amazon contractor unfairly fired pregnant worker, Fair Work Commission rules

‘Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not there’: Why disability inclusion must recognise diversity

Husk Distillery’s Harriet Messenger is doing things differently and it’s working

Burnout ranked top concern for women in business: Ruth Limkin shares a guide to mitigate it

Australia’s gender pay gap narrows slightly with women earning $28,000 less than men

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‘I had no symptoms’: Why early breast cancer detection is vital for survival

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